How important is a Masters in mass communication if I want to be a journalist? What additional skills one can learn from this program?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Masters programmes vary drastically depending on the school. Often times you can select a specialised programme based on your interests and career goals. Also, some universities may have the option to specialize in journalism as part of a Masters course, while others may have a separate journalism Masters programme altogether. Examples of concentration options within a Master of Communication programme or of specialised Master of Communication degrees include: Strategic Communication Biomedical Communication Corporate Communication Public Relations Advertising Health Communication Management Journalism Communication & Media Studies Communication & Culture Digital or New Media Integrated Marketing Global Communication & Diplomacy Mass Communication Organizational Leadership Interpersonal Communication Sports Communication & Media Political Communication Nonprofit Communication While a basic Bachelor's degree teaches you each and every aspect of mass communication, a Master's degree helps you generally specializing in the domain of your choice thus increasing your value and worth in the particular domain with the increased knowledge that you gain with this course.